Man charged after rough sleeper assaulted with golf club

    A man has been charged with a number of offences relating to the abuse of a homeless man in Wigan.

    A report was made to Greater Manchester Police that a homeless man had his benefits stolen and was assaulted with a golf club, causing serious injury.

    Cieran Harrison, 32, of Logwood Place, Wigan, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, attempted robbery, actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.

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